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Posted 2026-03-02 2:55 PM (#105958)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Monday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

DOYLE .. .. .. Thomas "Tom" Joseph Doyle passed away peacefully at home in Weaverville, North Carolina on February 19, 2026. He was born March 5, 1948, son of Walter William Doyle and Marie Ann Smith in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his mother (d. 1989) and father (d. 1966).
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra, his sister Patricia Doyle of Arizona and brother Edward Doyle of North Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews throughout the United States.
Tom attended Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina., receiving his Eagle Scout Award in 1963. Out of high school, he attended a technical college where he studied drafting and design and was then hired by General Electric and worked in projects such as nuclear submarines. Tom was drafted into the military and served in the US Army from 1968-1970 in Southeast Asia and Vietnam as a combat engineer. After finishing military service, Tom served in the Peace Corps from 1972-1975 in Malaysia, Uganda, Swaziland and Afghanistan. While in the Peace Corp, he taught drafting at Kabul University and studied encampment architecture of the nomadic Koochi tribes He attended The University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, then completed his education at the University of North Carolina Asheville in 1981 with a degree in International Relations.
His interest in architectural design work led him to employment and work on projects in the Asheville area such as the UNC-Asheville Graduate Center, The North Carolina Arboretum Education Building, along with numerous other churches, schools, homes and businesses.
Tom's love of adventure throughout his life found him seeking thrills in the outdoors. During Tom's life, he was an avid bicyclist as his means of transportation to work and later with mountain biking. Whitewater kayaking all over rivers of the Eastern US brought great joy. Tom combined his interest in photography with his love for travel. He gathered personal photos from Costa Rica, Barcelona, Galapagos Islands, British Virgin Islands, Alaska, Thailand, Singapore, Bali and the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, along with numerous US National Parks.
Starting in 1989, his passion for Labrador retrievers (who all needed jobs) led to training them as service animals. He and his wife, Sandra, were part of the North Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Team in Western North Carolina. Later they trained their dogs as therapy animals at UNC-Asheville and Care Partners Rehabilitation facilities.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and support groups at the VA Hospital of Asheville for all their help during the last years of Tom's life.

ROBEY .. .. .. David Delmar Robey, age 81, of Montgomery, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian, Michigan. He was born on August 24, 1944, in VanWert County, Ohio, to John and Ruby (Reinhard) Robey Sr.
Dave graduated from Spencerville High School in Ohio, and he went on to serve his country in the United States Navy working as heating and cooling specialist on submarines. He was a master mechanic who owned and operated D & J Repair in Montgomery for over 30 years. Dave was mechanically gifted and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and playing cards with his family, Phase 10 being one of his favorites.
Survivors include seven children, Donald T. Beard of Vancouver, Washington, Brian (Val) Rhoney of Strathaven, Scotland, Donald A. (Angie) Robey of Ada, Ohio, Angie (Brian) Kratzer of Hillsdale, Michigan, Hannah J. Robeyzachariah of Houston, Ohio, Miriam L. Zachariah of Vandalia, Illinois, and Sarah Rowe of Carrollton, Virginia; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Florence Nolan, Carol Bowers, Mary Young, and Nancy Robey.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by six siblings, John Robey Jr., Dorothy Shaffer, Franklin Robey, William Robey, Richard Robey, and Donald Robey; and one brother in infancy.

CARLILE .. .. .. Robert "Rob" Carlile passed away unexpectedly on the evening of February 16, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born in Yakima, WA, Rob carried humor, curiosity, and a deep love of music throughout his life. He later made his home in Darrington, WA, where he lived with his wife, Bobbi. Lovingly nicknamed "Robbie Rockstar" by his mother, he embraced music not just as something to hear, but as something to live. A lifelong Beatles fan, he proudly wore a yellow submarine tattoo, a lasting tribute to the band that helped shape the soundtrack of his life.
Rob built a long career as a Pharmacy Technician before later pursuing other work. He was known for his steady presence and willingness to help others. Outside of work, he enjoyed playing guitar, exploring new gadgets, and enthusiastically starting projects with big plans, even if a few remained unfinished. His optimism and curiosity were simply part of who he was.
Above all, Rob was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi; his children, Misty, Kayla, Ryan, and Tyler; and his stepchildren, Tana, Tracie, and Trevin. He was a proud grandfather to Addison, Austin, Ethan, Lane, Kenadie, Porter, Kylie, Mollie, Ryker, Connor, and Carson, and a great-grandfather to Andrew and Genevieve. His strength, humor, and deep capacity for love will continue to live on through each of them.
Rob will be remembered for his jovial spirit, his kindness, his unmistakable laugh, and the music that so often accompanied him. Though he may have sailed beyond our sight, his song continues on in the hearts of those who loved him. In our lives, we have loved many - but none quite like him.

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